Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Bainbridge Island, WA, Kitsap County and Surrounding Cities

Kirk Tyson Jones

Kirk Tyson Jones

Nov 17, 2018

Kirk Tyson Jones of Bainbridge Island passed away Saturday November 17, 2018 at Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle Washington after a long illness. Born in Aberdeen, Washington May 2, 1944, he was the son of the late Tyson Hamel and Ione (Anderson) Jones and was 74 years of age.Services are pending with and entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.

Doris Marie Ashe

Doris Marie Ashe

Nov 15, 2018

Doris Marie Ashe, 80, of Poulsbo, Washington, passed away surrounded by her family at the Harrison Hospital in East Bremerton. She was the daughter of Conrad Harvey Bowser and Leah Lorene Gentis. Her brother, Don Bowser, preceded Doris in death.Doris attended Monrovia/Duarte high school where she was honored to be Queen of the city of Monrovia/Duarte. She was also approached...

Curtis M. Rogers

Curtis M. Rogers

Nov 12, 2018

Curtis Michael Rogers, beloved son of Michael P. and Catherine (Curren) Rogers passed away Monday November 12, 2018 in Seattle. Born in Spokane, WA he was a lifelong resident of Washington State. Curt was employed as a Barber for over 20 years at his family's Barber Shops. Most recently, Curt was employed as a tow truck operator.Relatives and friends are...

Karl David Smith

Karl David Smith

Nov 11, 2018

Karl David SmithSeptember 18, 1958 - November 11, 2018Karl David Smith, 60, of Thibodaux, Louisiana, passed away surrounded by his family Sunday in Poulsbo, Washington. Born in Lafayette, Indiana he was the son of Marilyn Kintner Smith Blackorby and the late Everet Ernest Smith. Karl graduated from Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 1980 and began his career in Scotland, where he...

Leroy Alvin Meister

Leroy Alvin Meister

Nov 8, 2018

LeRoy "Lee" Alvin Meister went home to be with his Savior on November 8, 2018. Lee was born August 27, 1932 in Verdi Township, Minnesota, moving to Leavenworth, WA, with his family when he was still in school, graduating from Leavenworth High School in 1950.Lee enlisted in the Air Force, in 1952, and served 4 years during the Korean War,...

Mary Ann Gray

Mary Ann Gray

Nov 8, 2018

Mary Ann Gray, 85, of Seattle passed away surrounded by her children on Thursday November 8, 2018. Born in Missoula, Montana she was the daughter of the late Lloyd DeLoss and Anna Mae (Higgins) Burnett. Services and interment are pending. Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.

Arthur Marvin Bretsen

Arthur Marvin Bretsen

Nov 7, 2018

Arthur Marvin Bretsen, 96, of Poulsbo passed away peacefully Wednesday evening in Bremerton. Born in the Ballard Section of Seattle, WA., he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Klippenberg) Bretsen. A graduate of Ballard High School Class of 1940, Arthur went to work on the riveting gangs at Todd Dry Dock until joining the Navy in 1943....

Ted Strathy Frost

Ted Strathy Frost

Nov 6, 2018

Ted. S Frost, surrounded by family, passed away quickly and peacefully Tuesday, November 6th at 2:05 pm. In Dad's words, "I'm Ted Frost. A long-time resident of Bainbridge Island. Considered by many who know me to be, among other things, a grumpy old retired accountant, who hates dogs, little kids, tight shoes, and golf. A thousand years ago, I tippy-toed...

Vivian Stevens

Vivian Stevens

Nov 4, 2018

Vivian Stevens of Bainbridge Island passed away peacefully Sunday evening at the Madrona House on Bainbridge. Born July 28, 1923 in Kovno, Lithuania, she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Lola (Narun) Bailin and was 95 years of age. Vivian left Lithuania when she was 6 years old coming to the United States where she would make a...

Ashlee - Jo Mcclelland

Ashlee - Jo Mcclelland

Nov 4, 2018

Ashlee-Jo McClelland, of Port Orchard, passed away suddenly on Sunday November 4, 2018. Born in Bremerton, Washington on April 6, 1998 she was the daughter of Michael Dean McClelland and Karalee Marie Robinson and was 20 years of age.A graduate of North Kitsap High School, Ashlee Jo was employed as a dietary aid at St. Anthony's Hospital in Gig Harbor.In...

Oliver Ralph Jones

Oliver Ralph Jones

Nov 3, 2018

Oliver Ralph "OJ" "George" Jones was born on December 17, 1946 to Bob and Lillian Jones, and left us too soon on November 3, 2018. A proud Port Gamble S'Klallam tribal member, OJ lived much of his life on the tribe's reservation.Oliver was a proud Army vet and Vietnam War hero, who served as a combat medic, including with the...

Joseph Matthew Araneda

Joseph Matthew Araneda

Oct 28, 2018

Joseph Matthew Araneda a lifelong resident of Bainbridge Island passed away Sunday October 28, 2018. Born on Bainbridge Island October 27, 1966 he was the son of the late Fredrick Miguel and Seraphine "Mindy" Araneda and was 52 years of age.Joe attended elementary school on Bainbridge Island after which he attended North Kitsap High School graduating with the Class of...

Ross Alan Olsen

Ross Alan Olsen

Oct 27, 2018

Ross Alan Olsen a lifelong resident of Bainbridge Island passed away Saturday October 27, 2018. Born on the island November 20, 1960 he was the son of the late Rodney G. and Winifred L. (Loomis) Olsen and was 57 years of age.Ross attended the local schools on Bainbridge and graduated from Bainbridge High School Class of 1978. Ross worked for...

Vari R. Mckay

Vari R. Mckay

Oct 26, 2018

Vari R. McKay of Bainbridge Island and formerly of Seattle, passed away peacefully on Friday October 26, 2018 with her loving family surrounding her bedside. Born July 12, 1971 in Hanover, New Hampshire she was the daughter of John E. and Judy Meryl (Kaplan) McKay and was 47 years of age.Arrangements are pending with Cook Family Funeral Home.

Celeste G. Brower

Celeste G. Brower

Oct 25, 2018

Celeste G. (Gormley) Brower of Bainbridge Island passed away Thursday October 25, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born February 15, 1950 in Waterville, Washington she was the daughter of the late Hugh H. and Twyla I. (Goldy) Gormley and was 68 years of age.A graduate of Washington State University Class of 1975, Celeste worked as a Credit Manager for...

Jasmine Arissa Hill

Jasmine Arissa Hill

Oct 16, 2018

Jasmine Arissa Hill of Belfair, WA, passed away suddenly Tuesday October 16, 2018 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, WA. Born June 20, 1982 in New Port Richey, Florida she was the daughter of Jerry D. and Teresa (Crossley) Hill and was 36 years of age. In addition to her parents and her brothers, Forrest and Evan Hill, Jasmine is...

Dolores Rae Usher

Dolores Rae Usher

Oct 16, 2018

Dolores Rae (Dee) Usher, 89, of Bainbridge Island, died on October 16, 2018 at her home.  Born September 4, 1929 in Seattle, WA, she grew up in Three Tree Point.  She loved music and swimming, and she continued her love of music throughout grade school and beyond, including years in Sweet Adelines. She graduated from Highline High School and proceeded...

Steven Pothakos

Steven Pothakos

Oct 15, 2018

Steven Pothakos of Bainbridge Island passed away Monday October 15, 2018 at the Bainbridge Island Health and Rehabilitation Center.Arrangements are pending with and entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.

Noela Powell

Noela Powell

Oct 14, 2018

Noela Powell of Bainbridge Island passed away Sunday October 14, 2018 with her loving children at her side. Born in Queenscliff, Australia February 17, 1922 she was the daughter of the late William and Evelina (Hutchins) Aiken and was 96 years of age.Noela attended school in Australia and would later go to work in an airplane factory during WWII.Services and...

Lila Ellen Williamson

Lila Ellen Williamson

Oct 14, 2018

Lila Ellen Williamson, 92, a Bainbridge Island resident for over 60 years, passed away peacefully Sunday October 14, 2018. Born in Lewistown, Montana December 3, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Earl Claude and Winnie (McNeil) Rife. Lila was a graduate of Roy High School Class of 1944 and was named Salutorian. She would later go to work...

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